Final Reflection

1.) As I look back through my blog posts from the semester, I can definitely say that there were some really cool assignments that I enjoyed doing, and there were also some that I did not like as much and might have dreaded. The ones I enjoyed the most were more in the beginning of the semester, the Bug List assignment being my favorite because it really forced me to get thinking, and it was a lot of fun! I also really liked doing the world's biggest problems assignments, and I especially enjoyed reading about other people's posts and their opinions on why they thought each problem was bigger than the others. I thought the elevator pitches were fun, mostly because it gave me a chance to dress business and try out my new business attire (which I never wear). The assignments that I did not like as much were the customer interviews because I felt weird video taping strangers. But the one that takes the cake, the one I dreaded the most, was the free money assignment. I still feel awkward about it. 

2.) The most formative assignment for me was the twenty percent exercise, because I learned a lot and got a lot of good feedback on my post. The amount of positive feedback I received throughout the semester really surprised me. The experience that I will remember and that was also the most joyous experience for me was the secret sauce exercise. It gave me a chance to ask people who know me the best what they think of me, and it was very eye-opening and made me feel good to hear the nice things they had to say about me! I am most proud of myself for accomplishing all of the customer interviews and getting them all done, because that could be awkward and daunting at times.

3.) I think that I see myself as becoming an entrepreneur. I have definitely developed skills throughout this course that will help me in my entrepreneurial pursuits and will help guide me in the right direction. Working through the challenges of this course and seeing the rewards at the end of each assignment helped me see how important it is to put in effort in everything you do. I think I have moved toward having more of an entrepreneurial mindset.

4.) My one recommendation for students taking this course in the future is to get a head start and work ahead. Some of the assignments require more effort than just sitting down in one afternoon and doing them, so it's best to look ahead to what each assignment will require before the day it's due. Also, it feels good to look at what you have to do and realize it's already done! To perform best in this course, just take it seriously. After all, it will only benefit you in the future and help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset.